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I don't know....that part with the gussets would not be fun to pull from the mold....I'd say you would need a core or two there....Dave
Another factor here in the UK, would be the cost of fuel. Many old folk here cannot afford to heat there homes in winter, let alone afford fuel to melt metal. Cheers Dek.
I need to read up on lost wax casting, somehow it seems easier to me, not sure if that is true. Can it be used for aluminum?Lee
Thanks for the answers. It seems like a commitment to try sand casting, or maybe I just get overwhelmed seeing what others do. The right sand, copes, whatever else, just to see if I can make a part I want.Gotta start out simple somehow. Maybe pour hot metal into Kitties litter box and see I'd I end up with metal poop shapes Lee
To my way of thinking then, if you have the room, time and expected experience to machine the results, then yes, go for the making your own cast parts, but if you are new to this game, get a little experience first about how to fabricate your own bits. Just so that you don't fall flat on your face at the first hurdle, and maybe then losing interest in the whole art form that we have going here.John
Beginners tend to think that the correct materials shown on plansets and kits are definitely needed, but they are usually not, and they can spend great deals of time and money attempting to obtain what is shown on the plan, when in reality, a quick scrabble around in the scrap box can usually turn up something that will do the job admirably.
Snip>You should get your neighbours and friends involved in your metal acquisition.I have told everyone I know not to throw anything away that has metal in it, until I can have a look at it. It might mean you get a yard full of junk, but at least, all you have to do is to strip the stuff down, and I will guarantee that you will get more raw material than you could ever buy for the cost of a trip down to the garbage dump to get rid of the leftovers. Snip>John